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SAIC · 2 days ago

Senior Test Engineer

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer to spearhead the creation and execution of comprehensive test documentation, simulation scripts, and validation strategies. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and security of system updates, configurations, and deployments while leading a team of testers and collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement overall testing strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for system updates, patches, and integrations
Define testing standards, best practices, and processes for the team
Author detailed and well-structured test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports
Maintain and update testing documentation as systems evolve to ensure alignment with organizational requirements
Develop simulation scripts to replicate production scenarios, including user behavior, workloads, and potential failure points
Script automated test scenarios for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
Oversee test execution cycles, track performance, document results, and identify root causes of issues
Work closely with developers, security teams, and stakeholders to resolve defects during the testing phase
Lead a team of testers, ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication, and alignment of priorities
Act as the primary point of contact for testing practices and issues across departments
Analyze test results and metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvements
Provide clear and actionable reports for stakeholders, summarizing outcomes and recommendations
Continuously refine testing automation, processes, and methodologies to enhance system reliability and efficiency

Qualification

Software TestingTest Plan DevelopmentAutomated Simulation ScriptsTesting FrameworksAgile PrinciplesDevSecOps PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsScripting LanguagesSandbox EnvironmentsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a similar role, including leadership responsibilities
Proficiency in developing detailed test plans and automated simulation scripts
Strong experience with testing frameworks and tools
Familiarity with sandbox environments and configurations for testing purposes
Solid background in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Shell)
Comprehensive understanding of Agile and DevSecOps principles
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret test data and recognize patterns
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Experience with Agile frameworks and modern toolchains (Git, Jira, Confluence)
Knowledge of digital engineering principles, version control for models, and model governance
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles

Company

SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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Kevin F Brown
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
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